Games Like Even Heroes Die

Matcha Warriors is an action platformer game with roguelike elements, where the player crosses the most varied environments fighting against monsters, barbarians and supernatural entities. Use the warrior's power and bring back the amulet, the world needs you!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.6%

Corvian Curse is a roguelike platformer that offers a new experience on every run with randomized levels, potions, and items. Can you find and defeat the source of the curse that's causing the worlds to shift?

Why similar: Perma Death 22%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Roguelike 13.5%

A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Perma Death 15.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Roguelike 8.7%

Meganoid is a brutal, fast-paced platformer where every descent into its ever-shifting spaceship is a new challenge. Navigate deadly traps, outsmart security drones, and discover powerful upgrades to reshape how you play. Will you rush to survive, or risk it all to uncover its deepest secrets?

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Perma Death 19.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Roguelike 8.3%

Jump, dodge, and shoot your way through a series of bosses to become the champion of the pit in this bossfight roguelike!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Perma Death 20.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Platformer 9.9%

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Perma Death 18.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10%

Voody Hex is a roguelite plateformer. Enter into a voodoo cabaret and curse yourself to increase difficulty. You cannot attack - Your only way to survive is to dodge.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 16%, Platformer 14.3%, Perma Death 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.3%

A roguelike tower-climbing fast-paced platformer combat game where you fight enemy slimes with an arsenal of weapons. Shake your bag of weapons, draw a new weapon, fight with it until it breaks, repeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Roguelite 17.5%, Platformer 11%, Roguelike 9.5%

A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 14.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Roguelike 10.5%

Conquistador is an adventurous roguelike platformer. Navigate hand-crafted and procedurally generated levels as you jump, slash, and maneuver through thick jungles and ancient temples. Collect valuable items, abilities, and precious loot to help you conquer the game's challenging traps and enemies.

Why similar: Perma Death 21.8%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Procedural Generation 10.3%

A chaotic roguelike platform shooter set in a haunted space foundry. Fight through 5-room floors, face twisted bosses, and stack unhinged mutations while Scraps — your sarcastic shopkeeper — roasts you at every turn.

Why similar: Perma Death 26.3%, Action Roguelike 26%, 2D Platformer 17%, Roguelite 16.9%, Procedural Generation 7.7%

Oreflux is a fast mining roguelite where you have to battle with time to fullfill your daily mission. Upgrade your gear, create synergies with dozens of unique items and become a millionaire!

Why similar: Perma Death 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 8.9%

Deep Dungeon is a rogue-lite like you have never seen before. The vast underground caves are dangerous and full of vicious enemies. There's no failsave, no checkpoints. If you die, the run is over!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Perma Death 17.7%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 10.7%

Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

Randomverse: Expedition is an experimental platformer game with chaotic randomized elements that will test your luck. Explore procedurally generated levels, loot chests, fight monsters that can end your run in a single hit, and secure your items for future adventures.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Perma Death 20.1%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Roguelite 13.9%, Platformer 8.5%

Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%

A 2D rogue-lite anime action game, focused on combos and freedom of expression. Build synergistic combos through mind-blowing modifiers and combat upgrades each run. Fight through hordes of Valkyries and become the savior of the E.X.C.E.E.D program!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Roguelite 6.6%

Fight bosses and enemies to collect items and survive on the increasingly hostile planet

Why similar: Perma Death 22.4%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 9.5%

Descend into the unknown in this unique roguelike platformer! Brave a constantly shifting dungeon filled with deadly monsters, traps, and powerful relics. The deeper you go, the greater the challenge. Uncover secrets, explore diverse environments, and fight to discover what awaits at the bottom.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 15.2%, Procedural Generation 14%, 2D Platformer 13%, Roguelite 11.5%

A pure Boss Rush roguelike - no trash mobs, only epic boss battles. Find your sister's body in a journey of redemption and revenge. Encounter eight unique deities and uncover the truth buried 200 years ago.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Roguelike 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

In this challenging RPG-Platformer Permadeath Roguelike, you’ll collect resources, craft, explore, and fight for your life through challenging, procedurally generated levels with up to four players at a time, unlocking customization options to help you in future adventures! How deep can you delve?

Why similar: Perma Death 22.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 11.7%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Platformer 10.1%

Quick-fire permadeath platformer for hay fever haters

Why similar: Perma Death 26.7%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 16%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 11.2%

Embark on a thrilling rogue-vania platformer adventure in a keyboard-inspired realm. Reclaim lost keys to restore your keyboard, each one bringing logic back to the realm. Explore interconnected maps, battle rogue keys, and confront unique bosses in this epic quest!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Perma Death 19.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Nonlinear 9.6%

Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Roguelike 9.4%

Hecaton is futuristic action rogue-like set on Titan, a terraformed moon of Saturn. Play as a Bounty Hunter and fight your way through an army of space pirates. Brave the surface of Titan and begin your descent to find the Pirate Base and your ultimate goal.

Why similar: Perma Death 24.8%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Platformer 13.4%, Roguelite 7.3%

Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Nonlinear 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Platformer 6.9%

A roguelite metroidvania set in a hidden realm kept from you for years. Explore, fight, and evolve as a fungal wanderer able to absorb the abilities of your enemies to survive in a world decaying from within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11.4%

Uncured, Unhinged, Unyielding. In this unique roguelike platformer you slash your path through masses of infectuous beasts, relentless constructs of steel, and corrupt militaries that stand between you and the antivirus. Begin your journey to the heart of the capital before the time runs out.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Roguelike 9.3%

Explore large levels in endless ways with the ability to switch between Past, Present & Future. Set your own pace and challenge with a variety of unlockable characters and difficulty modes. Unlock additional content by clearing in-game challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 3.4%

Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Nonlinear 8.9%, Platformer 5.5%

In Tower of Nod, master sleep-based controls to manipulate falling blocks and build your path upward. Navigate shifting floors, deadly traps, and monsters in this action-roguelike deckbuilding platformer. Every run is unique—discover powerful relics and conquer the ever-changing tower.

Why similar: Perma Death 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Roguelike 9.2%

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Perma Death 20.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.4%

Slay demons in another multiverse as you look for the seals to unlock your divine powers, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 16.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Roguelike 10.9%

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Metroidvania 17.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 12.8%, Platformer 6.7%

Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, 2D 5%

GAARL! is a roguelike action platformer. Wield your chain gun to fight monsters in frantic arcade combat, or fire it into walls to climb through handcrafted arenas. Buy upgrades, create wacky builds, get good health insurance, and unlock the mysteries of GABE'S ACTION ARCADE ROGUELIKE!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Perma Death 19.5%, Roguelike 15.2%, Platformer 10.3%, Roguelite 10%

Fight for your rights as a homeless person in this mini Metroidvania SPEEDRUNNER.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Roguelike 11.5%

Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.

Why similar: Perma Death 25.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 10.5%, Procedural Generation 8.3%

Frogue is a stylish turn-based action platformer with bits of roguelite, bullet hell and time manipulation. Dash through your enemies, freeze time and throw your sword to solve every situation in YOUR way.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.7%

Take up the paintbrush and unleash the power of color with Sylvia the painter mage squirrel. Mix pigments, cast paint spells, and battle living rocks in a vibrant world of magic and adventure.

Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10.5%

A physics-based roguelite where the mountain is alive, the items are cursed, and collecting Eyes only makes things worse. Swing your way to the top. It won't kill you. Probably.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.1%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Roguelike 10.5%

Pixel Art Hack & Slash Roguelike Action! Do you dare to discover what awaits you deep in the abyss? Explore randomly generated dungeons in a roguelike action experience. Hack and slash enemies, acquire loot, and obtain enhancements to your existing equipment. Start your exploration now!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 14.5%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

Red Mercenary is a rogue-lite action-platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Explore and fight your way alone or with friends, up to 4 players online.

Why similar: Perma Death 27.3%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 12.1%, Platformer 11.8%

Variance is a free-to-play Anime Roguelite RPG. Play as Ella, as she battles through relentless foes, explores new levels, and masters powerful abilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.6%

Stimuli is a Sci-Fi Action Platformer where you are a test subject trapped in a mysterious laboratory and must escape! With a new mechanic added every level, a challenging combat system, and well hidden Easter Eggs, the game delivers fast paced adventure in a sleek indie style!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Roguelite 13.3%, Perma Death 11.8%, Platformer 11.3%

Play as Kero, a determined frog trapped in a strange, enclosed world with no clear way out. This 2D roguelike platformer takes you deep into dark, shifting caves filled with hidden dangers, valuable resources, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 15.4%, Roguelike 14.9%, Procedural Generation 9.6%

High Dimension is a unique randomized challenge game involving science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers and surprises. Explore with procedural generation offering a huge adventure designed to please all players.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 11%, Roguelike 11%

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 18.7%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Roguelike 10.4%, Platformer 10.4%

Red's Ascent will take you on a challenging journey with an action-packed roguelike loop. Every death is an opportunity to respawn and try again, stronger than before. As you battle various enemies in different environments, you'll uncover the reasons behind your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Roguelike 9.4%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Roguelite 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, Perma Death 7.6%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Nonlinear 7.4%

Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Platformer 6.8%, Nonlinear 6.7%

Gourds up is a 2D shooter, with many roguelike-y elements. You will progress through runs by choosing the next rooms, through the form of cards, that you will fight in, allowing for more strategy during the run. Get random weapons and upgrades, and just don't die!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Perma Death 13.6%

Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 12%, 2D Platformer 12%, Roguelike 8.8%

It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 13.7%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Action 3.6%

A challenging action game where you explore a dark kingdom, face brutal creatures, and uncover hidden secrets. Fight with strategy, discover powerful relics, and navigate treacherous dungeons as you unravel the mysteries of the Citadel.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

A roguelike with unique curses, 60+ cards, incredible shots and power-ups. No two attempts are ever the same.

Why similar: Perma Death 36.4%, Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 15.3%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Action 3.2%

Fast-paced arcade mayhem! Gun Crate Raccoon is a high-speed 2D platformer shooter where every crate gives you a new random weapon. Climb, shoot, and survive in a procedurally generated tower filled with chaotic battles, crazy perks, and non-stop action! Can you dominate the leaderboards?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 17.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Roguelike 11.2%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Action 4.2%

Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Perma Death 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 12.8%, Procedural Generation 8.3%